01 May 2026 Mirko Vanzo
Aluminium thermal break: how it really works and why it matters
The thermal break in aluminium windows: what the polyamide strip is, how it reduces the thermal bridge, and real Uf values.
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Everything you'd want to know before signing a quote for windows and doors: materials, regulations, costs and tax incentives.
29 Apr 2026 Mirko Vanzo
Contract window and door supply: managing a large-scale order
How to manage a large window and door supply contract: phased delivery in batches, standardisation, variants, quality control and CE/DoP documentation.
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25 Apr 2026 Mirko Vanzo
PVC window maintenance: the annual calendar to make them last 50 years
Correct PVC window maintenance: profile cleaning, hardware lubrication, gaskets, drainage. Annual calendar and what not to do.
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22 Apr 2026 Mirko Vanzo
Opening a window and door retail business: a practical start-up guide
What it really takes to start a window and door retail business: suppliers, range, showroom, installation, quotes, stock, working capital. An honest guide to the mistakes to avoid.
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20 Apr 2026 Mirko Vanzo
Uw, Ug, window thermal transmittance: the right values for your climate zone
Uw and Ug thermal transmittance explained: what changes between double and triple glazing, limit values by Italian climate zone A/B/C/D/E/F.
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15 Apr 2026 Mirko Vanzo
Salamander GreenEvolution 76 vs BlueEvolution 72/82: how to choose
A technical comparison of the three Salamander PVC profiles: chambers, thicknesses, Uf values, application ranges and indicative prices.
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11 Apr 2026 Mirko Vanzo
Window security hardware: the components to ask for
A checklist of the components that make a window genuinely secure: multi-point hardware, mushroom cams, anti-lift hinges, laminated glass. What to demand in your quote.
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08 Apr 2026 Mirko Vanzo
Private label or the manufacturer's brand: what to choose
Sell windows and doors under your own brand (private label) or resell under the manufacturer's brand? Pros, cons and practical implications for the B2B reseller.
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04 Apr 2026 Mirko Vanzo
Motorised insect screens: how they work and when they're worth it
Motorised and electric insect screens: tubular motor, radio control, wind sensor, home automation integration, and indicative prices compared to manual versions.
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